AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.
Are you a creative, passionate, and results-driven student interested in communications, marketing, and community outreach? Can you tell stories on multiple platforms, identify and target audiences, pay attention to details, and work with volunteers and community partners? AARP Hawai`i is looking for you! Our team creates social media, print, and electronic communications, events, and projects to improve the lives of people as they age and help build a better tomorrow for future generations. We’ll challenge you to think and work innovatively on real-world projects. AARP is committed to your growth and cultivating your continued learning and development. This paid internship starts in the Summer of 2025 and can continue through the end of the year, with the potential for an extension.
Responsibilities
- Assist in communications/marketing efforts through written news releases, flyers, social media video posts, and video news releases
- Provide social media support, help create compelling content, manage and schedule social media posts
- Prepare e-mail newsletter content to promote AARP Hawai`i events that fit template requirements
- Engage volunteers in advocacy, community outreach, and communications activities
- Help facilitate virtual and in-person events and Facebook live-streaming
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university as rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or postdoctoral students and remain academically enrolled throughout the internship, or must have previously graduated from college and enrolled in a continuing education program
- Familiarity with creating and editing videos and knowledge of multiple social media platforms is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects, anticipate project needs, and discern work priorities
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Must be a self-starter and adaptable, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.
Additional Requirements
- Regular and reliable job attendance
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
- Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
- In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Hybrid Work Environment
AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly range is $18 for undergraduates, $21 for graduate students, $28 for Ph.D. candidates. Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.